Empanadillas Con Cuban Picadillo (Ground Beef) Recipe

Name: Empanadillas Con Cuban Picadillo (Ground Beef)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups unbleached flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup lard (or shortening); ¾ cup cold water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon vinegar; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons annatto oil; 1 lb ground beef, any ground meat will do; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; freshly grated black pepper, to taste; cayenne, to taste; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped; 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; ¼ cup raisins; 3 tablespoons red wine; 1 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon milk (cream or water)

Servings: persons

3 cups unbleached flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup lard (or shortening)
¾ cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon vinegar
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons annatto oil
1 lb ground beef, any ground meat will do
1 ½ teaspoons salt
freshly grated black pepper, to taste
cayenne, to taste
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
¼ cup raisins
3 tablespoons red wine
1 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon milk (cream or water)

1
Pastry:.
2
Combine flour and salt.
3
Cut in lard (or shortening).
4
Combine water with lemon juice (or vinegar) and yolks and mix well.
5
Add to flour and, with your hands, form into a ball and chill for 30 minutes.
6
Cut ball in half and roll into large thin 16 x 20-inch rectangle.
7
Cut into 4 x 4 inch squares and chill until filling is ready.
8
Filling:.
9
Heat oil in large skillet and brown beef well, 1/3 at a time.
10
Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste and remove from pan.
11
Saute onions, garlic , pepper and chile until soft.
12
Return meat and any juices to pan.
13
Add tomatoes, raisins, and vinegar.
14
Cook until meat is very tender,30 to 45 minute.
15
Stir in olives and cook for another 10 minute.
16
Cool to room temperature.
17
Assembly:.
18
Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in pastry squares.
19
Fold over and seal.
20
Trim any excess pastry but keep triangle shape.
21
Mix egg and milk (or cream or water) for an egg wash and brush it onto the turnovers.
22
Place on greased cookie sheets.
23
Bake in preheated 375F oven for 15 minutes until golden.
24
Serve warm or at room temperature.

954

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups unbleached flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup lard (or shortening), ¾ cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Empanadillas Con Cuban Picadillo (Ground Beef) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Empanadillas Con Cuban Picadillo (Ground Beef)

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